CRJ R&D
How holographic computing could help train for disasters
Microsoft has recently announced the release of HoloLens, the first holographic computer that allows...
Scorpion robot prepares to roam through nuclear wastes
It seems nature is truly king when it comes to inspiring today’s robotics engineers. Following...
Membrane that could 'revolutionise' water purification to be tested in space
A membrane that could provide access to clean drinking water here on earth is to be tested...
Camera ball can gather intel for first responders
No more hiding in unseen places: Bounce Imaging’s Explorer has just received commercial releas...
Paper-based test for Ebola, yellow fever and dengue fever
When a fever strikes in a developing area, the immediate concern may be: Is it the common flu or som...
New material could help to detect head trauma
A bomb blast or a rough tackle can inflict brain damage that destroys lives, but at the time of impa...
Nanotechnology and paper could save lives by eliminating water-borne bacteria
Human consumption of bacterially contaminated water causes millions of deaths each year throughout t...
New Ebola Screening Test Approved by WHO
After causing more than 11,000 deaths in the past year-and-a-half, the Ebola virus is now considered...
UAVs in humanitarian scenarios
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have proven to be immensely useful to governments around the world. ...
Honeybee decline: A disaster in the making?
When disasters come to mind, one might think of earthquakes, hurricanes, or terrorist attacks. It is...
Italian firm tests underwater drone that could revolutionise diving safety
The Cognitive Autonomous Diving Buddy (CADDY) is an underwater drone and floating satellite designed...
Switzerland tests drone delivery service for emergencies
Swiss Post, Swiss WorldCargo, and the Californian drone manufacturer Matternet have recently te...
Vibrating barriers to protect buildings during earthquakes
Protecting cities from earthquakes is still a grand challenge that needs addressing, as recent disas...
Ape-like robot could be useful in disasters
Various types of robots are being developed. A previous CRJ R&D blog has already highlighte...
Devices turn iPhones into an electrocardiogram and urinalysis reader
A start-up company called Scanadu has created products, as well as two iPhone apps, that work t...
Bringing light and energy to people in need
WakaWaka, a company that creates and sells high-tech solar-powered lamps and chargers, has recently ...
Communication for difficult-to-reach areas
A new communication platform, called Beartooth, provides: “Communication when you need it most...
Drones that could stop drowning
Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional deaths worldwide, accounting for seven per cent...